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Vibrant condo on the Gulf with pool, fitness room & playground

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Living area
Property grounds
Pool
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Destin Beaches
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Vibrant condo on the Gulf with pool, fitness room & playground

Sterling Sands 805

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It's all about the view at this colorful Gulf front rental on the Emerald Coast! Prepare meals in your full kitchen, put your feet up and breathe in the salty sea air from your private, furnished balcony, or slip on your pool bands and head downstairs to experience all the on-site, resort amenities including a large, heated pool, fitness room, and an outdoor grilling area. This condo is also just steps from the beach!

This vacation rental is within walking distance of several restaurants ranging from family-friendly breakfasts at the Pancakery and excellent Italian fare from Mimmo's Ristorante Italiano. Explore the 208-acres of Henderson Beach State Park where you can hike the nature trail, photograph native wildlife, fish, or relax on the beach. And for those looking to hit the links, the Indian Bayou Golf & Country Club is just a little over a mile north of this rental.

Things to Know
Elevator in the building.
Beach service is not included. A beach service vendor sits on the beach, and guests that wish to rent from the vendor must go out to the hut and pay them.
A resort fee (for amenity wristbands and parking passes) of $15 plus tax per person (5 years old and up) must be paid during mandatory pre-registering online. Website provided in confirmation email.
This unit has a max occupancy, including children. These are rules set by the State of Florida and the State of Florida Fire Codes. The Fire Codes go by square footage and not the beds in a unit. If you arrive with more than the max occupancy listed, the HOA will not allow you to check-in and you will not be entitled to a refund.

Parking notes: There is parking available for a fee and charges will apply for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 8.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this condo is on the beach. Destin Commons and HarborWalk Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Morgan Sports Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Henderson Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Back Porch - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Merlin's Pizza (Destin) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Pancakery - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Vibrant condo on the Gulf with pool, fitness room & playground have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Vibrant condo on the Gulf with pool, fitness room & playground pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vibrant condo on the Gulf with pool, fitness room & playground?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vibrant condo on the Gulf with pool, fitness room & playground?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vibrant condo on the Gulf with pool, fitness room & playground located?

Nestled on the beach, this Destin condo building is within a 10-minute walk of The Track Family Recreation Center and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Henderson Beach State Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Really enjoyed staying here! Amazing view from balcony, beds were comfortable conveniently located to everything snd check in and out extremely easy. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Phillip P.

Great experience, would book again.

Great location, ocean front view is unbeatable. Was able to watch dolphins swim in the morning (just look out for them). Private beach access is just right downstairs which is a huge plus. Tons of activities around that are also kids friendly.
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10/10 Excellent

Nadine T.

Condo 805

Beautiful condo with a beautiful view! Very well stocked and roomy!
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8/10 Good

Loretta L.

Nice and comfortable place. Only thing I wish is that it included umbrella and chairs on the beach.

How clean and equipped the condo was. Loved the view of the beach.
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8/10 Good

Karla B.

A comfortable, safe place for our family vacation!

This condo was comfortable for our family of 6. We did bring a mattress topper for the sofa bed so I cannot speak to the actual mattress there but universally they are not usually very comfortable so the topper helped! The unit was overall clean. The location was convenient to things both directions and the view spectacular! We would stay here again for sure.
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

Fun in the sun

Great location, very clean unit, awesome amenities. 😊

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great property in a good location. Just as advertised!

The condo was exactly as advertised in the listing. Communication was very good through Vacasa and we had no issues of concern during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Emma S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Has potential but I would not recommend

The location is amazing, but overall our stay wasnt great unfortunately. The condo was dirty upon arrival and looked like it had not been cleaned. I contacted the Vasca property manager number multiple times our first day, they did nothing about our concerns for over 3 days. Additionally, at the same time I was being contacted multiple times while on the beach because apparently they were going to replace our fridge in the middle of our stay for unknown reasons. When I asked what we should do with our fridge full of cold and frozen food, they suggested we put it in the new fridge that was warm. The property has great potential, but the management is extremely poor and it is clear nobody takes pride in it. I did ask to speak with the owner of the property & that request was declined. I would not recommend staying here. Spend your money elsewhere that isnt being managed by vasca. ** After our trip we were refunded the cleaning fee we paid of $160 when I sent Vasca photos of the condition the condo was in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mrs

Enjoyed
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jason O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good for any and all.

Great place to stay. Great view. Easy access to beach. Would highly recommend. Good for any and all ages. Only dislike was filling out some online form & paying for parking passes (not a huge issue). Just would think that would already be included in your condo price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Heidi R.

Get away

The location was great and all in all it was great! The queen bed in 2nd bedroom was terrible! Ended up sleeping on couch which didn’t make us happy! Condo itself was great, beautiful view.. everything was provided and other than the queen bed we had a great visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Carlin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Beach Stay

Overall impression was the property seemed clean and fairly well taken care of. It was considerably older than I would have thought it was by looking at the pictures. Also the check in and everything was somewhat confusing with having to deal with 4 different companies. I would have thought there were more amenities by the listing and the other reviews.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lily H.

Absolutely Amazing Vacation Spot

Loved Loved this place. Amazing view of the ocean/condo pool which allowed me to keep an eye on my boys while they were out. Right at the heart of all the restaurants, stores, kids arcade/games. The place itself was very comfy and cozy. No complaints at all. Couldn't have asked for a better place. I will highly recommend this spot to all my family and friends that wish to visit Destin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Annita C.

Destin 2022

The condo itself was perfect!! The location ,close to the elevator was great. We stepped out our door and there was the elevator. The view was amazing also. This is a small complex, therefore not a lot of people. I would Definitely stay here again!!!😎

8/10 Good

Tina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for families with teenagers!

This was perfect for our family! Our teenaged kids were able to go to the souvenir shops, play mini golf, ride go karts, and eat where they wanted which meant we could relax and do what we wanted without driving all over Destin. We had direct beach access and a great view. The only suggestions is adding black out curtains to the master bedroom and a Keurig (thankfully I brought mine). Overall I would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Relaxing vacation

805 we will be booking you again. It was very nice and relaxing. Beautiful vacation spot.

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation!

Perfect location!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place!

Super nice condo! Beautiful view, staff was so nice. Only thing I wish I knew before was that no personal umbrellas are allowed, and if you bring your own chairs there’s a specific spot you have to be in. We ended up renting chairs and an umbrella because I can’t be on the beach without some shade at some point!! Haha.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overview of property

The condo itself was very nice but there was an issue with the master bedroom shower. It hardly had any water pressure. The washer and dryer were also making funny noises. They need some maintenance. Other recommendations would be to have salt and pepper in the condo as well as more than just one dishwasher pod and two garbage bags. The last comment was that the daytime security person at the pool was somewhat "overbearing" and tended to make guests a bit uncomfortable. The nighttime security folks were much more personable. But over-all the stay was fabulous. I would definitely recommend the property and would come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

40th birthday trip!

My husband, and other couple, loved our stay at Sterling Sands! We were all celebrating our 40th birthdays! The pool was heated and the hot tub felt great too! The balcony with the ocean view was even better on the top floor that we were on. We watched sunrises on the left and sunsets on the right with morning dolphins right in front of our balcony! It was awesome! Lots of families. We did not bring our children this time but we plan on coming back next year with them! We rented beach chairs by the ocean and enjoyed snow cones. We walked to The Backporch for dinner. We were really close to everything. We did rent a car. Someone at the pool area made a comment that stuck with me in a good way. They said this condo is the best because it's not the biggest and the tallest but that means less people at the pool, the beach, and the elevators! Good point! It is also a gated pool area so everyone at the pool knew the code to the gate and had wristbands for the pool area. We rented a boat with a driver to take us to crab Island! It was awesome! We saw 15 dolphins in the bay too! Wonderful trip, we will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

Extrordinary

This beautiful condo includes everything you need for your vacation from towels, washer, dryer, dishes, and glassware. My family and I fell in love with the gorgeous view to the beach at any time of the day from the balcony its genuinely captivating. The check-in and check-out process was super fast and easy. Everyone was friendly and nice. The condo was clean and it was modern. We loved the host's attention to detail and will definitely come back to this condo for our next vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Hossam T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary trip

Great condo
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Becki I., Springfield, MO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The view you have been seeking!

Beautiful view from sunrise to sunset! The balcony is the perfect place for relaxing with the clear glass railing and the comfy glider. Fantastic unobstructed view of the beach from the large balcony with doors from the living area and master bedroom. The two swivel leather chairs in living area are great! All the furniture is very nice and updated. Kitchen hasn’t been updated, but not an issue for us as we ate out for most meals. The landscaping is beautiful and very well maintained. Needed extra bedding and front desk was quick to accommodate all of our requests. Wonderful and relaxing week after Thanksgiving.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

This place was absolutely beautiful. Especially the view!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melveta F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the Ocean View

I love the Ocean View, waking up to the sunrise was amazing from the masterbedroom. The Condo looks exactly like the picture on the website very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

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